Stirring Things Up
My Mom's generation (she's 83); the women were taught "don't make waves", "be sweet", "do what you are told".
My generation (I'm 55); we were a bit rebellious with "Women's Lib", "Make Love Not War", "Question Authority".
I'm older now, and perhaps a little wiser, but I can still see the value in stirring things up a bit when people get too apathetic.
We worked really hard to create two nice events. They were good for the downtown businesses and the people who came downtown had a great time. We had honestly hoped that the town officials would appreciate what we are doing and help us in any way than can. It is possible that a couple of the council members do not like some of the things I blog about and I had hoped that Milton Bullock would speak for The Grassroots of Tarboro instead of me doing the talking, but he was sick. Judging from the number of "heads up" reports I got before the town council meeting, I'm glad that I was there and Milton was not subjected to what almost seemed like a personal attack.
When they chose NOT to be supportive, the people noticed and are not pleased. In fact some are angry. What often follows anger is action. Anger is a strong motivator.
We've been placing petitions around town asking people to show their support for what we are trying to do and to request that the town officials do the same. The sheets are filling up with names.
I'm beginning to think that the council's requirements for the T2S events to use the Court House Square might work in our favor in the long run. We are determined to raise the extra money needed and even more determined to put on a fabulous event.
HOW CAN YOU HELP?
Sign the petition requesting that the town manager and town council members support what we are trying to do for our town.
Donate whatever small amount you can afford to help cover these additional expenses for the June 14th event.
Join with us in making the June event the biggest and best yet.
Contact your town council representative and tell him that you support this grassroots effort to revitalize the town and want his support.
Attend the next town council meeting at 7:00 pm on Monday, June 9 at the Tarboro Town Hall.
Grassroots of Tarboro
in Tarboro, NC, Tarboro Events, Downtown Revitalization, Grassroots Organizing
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It's a shame that the Tarboro Council refuses it's support; but to me, the bigger question is WHY?? T2S and a willing , knowledgable person like Betty NeSmith to organize it can only serve to improve relations amongst the Business owners and their customer base, as well as possibly bringing our town and its offerings to outside folks. How could this be anything but mutually beneficial to all? Especially in light of the fact that no one is hammering down chamber doors pushing for any kind of funding. It is clear by the last two events that those in charge and the participants were careful to leave their areas as they found them, everyone who came enjoyed themselves, and many requests have been made for more events. My business alone gained three new clients and many inquiries as a DIRECT RESULT of our participating in this event. We could not be more pleased....so again, I must ask, WHAT'S THE PROBLEM?
A petition is also available at The GrindHouse Tattoo, for those who may be in our area. I encourage every citizen, every voting constituant, to sign this worthwhile and hopefully convincing, petition